When you buy a Connecticut home, it likely represents one of the biggest investments you will ever make. It also likely involves a reasonably long process. If this is your first home buying experience, you probably have many questions, especially with regard to your...
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How can I avoid mortgage relief scams?
When a homeowner learns that their property may be in jeopardy, they’re often willing to do anything to save their homes. This can expose a person to mortgage relief scams, which prey on the homeowner’s desperation to prevent foreclosure from going forward. The...
Understanding commercial leases
At Gregory and Adams, P.C., in Connecticut, one of the things we do most often is help business owners solve the legal issues surrounding their real estate transactions. We, therefore, negotiate and draft many commercial leases and thought it might be a good idea to...
Four zoning situations that warrant an attorney
Land use is changing in Connecticut. The Blue Plan provides an example. Proponents drafted the plan to help protect the Long Island Sound in southern Connecticut. The plan is touted to provide a balance of protections while still allowing for future use and...
Four zoning situations that warrant an attorney
Land use is changing in Connecticut. The Blue Plan provides an example. Proponents drafted the plan to help protect the Long Island Sound in southern Connecticut. The plan is touted to provide a balance of protections while still allowing for future use and...
New regulation may cut the time it takes to complete EIS
Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) are important tools that impact the progression of certain construction projects. The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requires federal agencies to use these tools to consider the impact of their projects, such as building...
Three ways business owners invalidate incorporation protections
Entrepreneurs with business savvy know the power of incorporation. Businesses that are incorporated with their state as a limited liability company (LLC), C Corporation or S Corporation offer protection from liability to their owners. The business structure generally...
How can I avoid mortgage relief scams?
When a homeowner learns that their property may be in jeopardy, they’re often willing to do anything to save their homes. This can expose a person to mortgage relief scams, which prey on the homeowner’s desperation to prevent foreclosure from going forward. The...
Three times when a nondisclosure agreement is the right thing to protect your company
One of the most often used agreements in business is the non-disclosure agreement, or NDA. Almost any business has confidential information that it wants to keep from competitors. NDAs are an excellent resource for owners to set expectations for employees, potential...
How have changes in federal laws affected wetland development?
The Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Act expanded the protections available for waterways under the Clean Water Act. This law made it more difficult to develop land. In 2017, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that directed the Environmental...
